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no hay intake?

kaarhinoarlo

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so, follow up on my 3 gorgeous boys.

i’ve noticed that they don’t eat a lot of hay, i have 2 big hay holders in their cage and i thought they would go through it a lot faster because my past piggies went through it in a day when they were only little. i will attach photos of their holders and see what you guys have to say. (also please keep in mind this cage is only very temporary as i am planning on building them a much bigger cage and getting more hideys and such) (they also do have a very big hide but i took it out when i put their veggies in so i could interact with them and they can get used to me)
 

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oh okay, will do. i did just get a scale for them too lol so i will keep that handy:yahoo:
 
Please don’t take out the hide. You’re forcing them to be out in the open which scares them. And they’re still new, give them time to settle in. Gaining their trust can take a while. In fact you need three hides and not one. Otherwise you’re forcing them to cuddle together when they likely each want their own space. How long have you had them? And how exactly do you want them to interact with you?

Is the cage you’ll build be big enough to house two separated pairs? How old are they? If they’re under four months it’s unlikely they will make it through their teens as a trio. You should plan now for future two pairs.
 
Eddie & Elvis said:
How many hides are normally in the cage? I know you said you are getting more but they do need a hide each at all times so that have space to get away from each other. Most pigs won't want to cuddle up to sleep.
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i am planning very soon to get more hides for them, i know how bossy they can be to each other so i’ll keep that in mind
 
Siikibam said:
Please don’t take out the hide. You’re forcing them to be out in the open which scares them. And they’re still new, give them time to settle in. Gaining their trust can take a while. In fact you need three hides and not one. Otherwise you’re forcing them to cuddle together when they likely each want their own space. How long have you had them? And how exactly do you want them to interact with you?

Is the cage you’ll build be big enough to house two separated pairs? How old are they? If they’re under four months it’s unlikely they will make it through their teens as a trio. You should plan now for future two pairs.
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i’ve had them for around 5 days now, they are all 7-8 weeks old. would it be best to get one more so for future they can have two pairs if they need separated? just a thought
 
Make sure all hides have two exits - it’s important anyway but the fact you are likely to end up with problems from trying to keep a trio, then you really don’t want to give them any reason to bicker over anything.

You are going to end up needing to separate them and have two pairs for the long term, but the best way to find a new friend for the single is via dating at a rescue centre. If you just go out and buy another piggy then you’ve got no idea if they will be compatible so you could end up with a failed bonding and then you’ve got two single piggies and a pair.

A pair of boars need a cage measuring 180cm x 60cm, so you are going to need two cages measuring that each.
Or as you are using c&c grids, then each pair will need a cage of 5 grids by 2 grids.
 
Piggies&buns said:
Make sure all hides have two exits - it’s important anyway but the fact you are likely to end up with problems from trying to keep a trio, then you really don’t want to give them any reason to bicker over anything.

You are going to end up needing to separate them and have two pairs for the long term, but the best way to find a new friend for the single is via dating at a rescue centre. If you just go out and buy another piggy then you’ve got no idea if they will be compatible so you could end up with a failed bonding and then you’ve got two single piggies and a pair.

A pair of boars need a cage measuring 180cm x 60cm, so you are going to need two cages measuring that each.
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thank you so much
 
Watch them for now and see which two get on the best. Then before four months separate into one pair and one single. You’re best getting the single a friend as advised above.

They are still very new. You should give them a week to settle in, just cleaning out the cage and putting in veg/hay/pellets (1 tablespoon each if you’re giving them adult pellets, 2 each if the young pellets). They won’t trust you that quickly and likely would prefer to hide as well. Remember they have to get used to their new home. Hierarchy will be settled in the first two weeks as well.

Get them some hides now. If you have cardboard boxes you can cut out two entrances and put those in while you wait for others.
 
Siikibam said:
Watch them for now and see which two get on the best. Then before four months separate into one pair and one single. You’re best getting the single a friend as advised above.

They are still very new. You should give them a week to settle in, just cleaning out the cage and putting in veg/hay/pellets (1 tablespoon each if you’re giving them adult pellets, 2 each if the young pellets). They won’t trust you that quickly and likely would prefer to hide as well. Remember they have to get used to their new home. Hierarchy will be settled in the first two weeks as well.

Get them some hides now. If you have cardboard boxes you can cut out two entrances and put those in while you wait for others.
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thank you so much for your reply, you explained it really well for me. i will be scouting for some boxes, for now i just clipped a big towel above the cage so they have another place to feel safe. thank you so much though😁
 
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With new piggies, it helps to place a sheet over the cage area, and especially the hay corner so your piggies are feeling safe when eating. The guide collection contains a whole chapter with tips for settling in and making friends with your piggies, including dealing with problem areas, amongst many other things. It is one of the most comprehensive information resources currently around. The guides have been specifically written for new owners by being step-by-step and with the kind of practical and precise detail and no glossing over sticky areas.
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You sound like a really caring guinea pig owner/slave.

Look forward to hearing more about your boars. Welcome to the forum.
 
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